Registered Nurse - 1.0 FTE - Issaquah

Job ID

11819

Type

Regular Full-Time

Company

Seattle Cancer Care Alliance

Location

US-WA-Issaquah

Overview

The Seattle Cancer Care Alliance (SCCA), located in Seattle, Washington, is part of a dynamic collaboration among three organizations known nationally and internationally for their patient care and research: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, University of Washington, and Seattle Children's. Over the past 25 years, these institutions have worked together to support their mission of adult and pediatric oncology patient care services, research and education.

This position is based at the new SCCA facility in Issaquah.

Responsibilities

The position is directly responsible for providing longitudinal comprehensive care to oncology and hematology patients. It has primary responsibility for the coordination of care, patient and caregiver education, plan of care formulation and documentation, and nursing management of patients receiving care in the medical oncology clinic. This care management includes patient assessment, symptom management, and administration of parenteral fluids, chemotherapy agents, biologic therapy, and supportive care. Demonstrates a high level of understanding of oncology illnesses and treatment modalities

Demonstrates the ability to assess baseline physical, emotional and social needs

Demonstrates ability to assess patient’s adaptation to illness on an ongoing basis

Demonstrates ability to conduct patient triage and assessment via the telephone and in person

Ability to develop a plan of care to respond to patient symptoms and reactions resulting from the disease or the treatment

Monitors patient response to therapies, including lab values and symptom assessment, in collaboration with the medical, nutrition and pharmacy staff

Uses effective problem solving skills in complex situations

Demonstrates capability to multitask with accuracy and deal effectively with unpredictable situations

Ability to effectively listen by using reflecting, acknowledging, summarizing, empathizing, and paraphrasing skill.

Ability to effectively provide information by checking what information the person knows already, giving small amounts of information at a time, using clear terms and avoiding jargon, avoiding detail unless it is requested, checking for understanding, and pausing and waiting for a response.

Retirement - 403(b) defined contribution plan with a 7% employer contribution after 1 year and 1000 hours of service

Bright Horizons Care Advantage

Hutch Kids Child Care Center

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Subsidized Orca card and tax-advantaged transportation options

Our Commitment to Diversity

We are committed to cultivating a workplace in which diverse perspectives and experiences are welcomed and respected. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and VEVRAA Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, political ideology, or membership in any other legally protected class. We are an Affirmative Action employer. We encourage individuals with diverse backgrounds to apply and desire priority referrals of protected veterans. If due to a disability you need assistance/and or a reasonable accommodation during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to our Employee Services Center at escmail@fredhutch.org or by calling 206-667-4700.